How To Sound Intelligent In Japanese - Softcover

Wolf, Charles De

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9784770028594: How To Sound Intelligent In Japanese

Softcover

ISBN 10: 4770028598 ISBN 13: 9784770028594

Publisher: Kodansha International Ltd, 2002

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This text aims to take the student beyond the rudiments of Japanese and into useful conversational vocabulary. Divided by area of intellectual interest (such as politics and government), each chapter consists of appropriate vocabulary with an explanation of usage. This text aims to take the student beyond the rudiments of Japanese and into useful conversational vocabulary. Divided by area of intellectual interest (such as politics and government), each chapter consists of appropriate vocabulary with an explanation of usage backed up by numerous sample

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" ... an easy, interesting way of learning new words." -- The Nikkei Weekly

"... an inviting read through the inclusion of interesting etymologies and, sometimes, jocular example sentences." -- John Benedict, Asahi Evening News

"... this small book offers a wealth of difficult vocabulary presented in an accessible, interesting format." -- Leza Lowitz, The Japan Times

"A highly recommended reference work for the serious student." -- Tokyo Today

"The author's explanations of usage solve long-standing mysteries." -- The Daily Yomiuri

Synopsis:

This text aims to take the student beyond the rudiments of Japanese and into useful conversational vocabulary. Divided by area of intellectual interest (such as politics and government), each chapter consists of appropriate vocabulary with an explanation of usage backed up by numerous sample sentences. All vocabulary and samples are reproduced in standard Japanese script, romanized Japanese and English, and an extensive English index for easy reference is included.

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